Concrete General Foreman

Job Details:

Job Location:

ABQ Main Office
- Albuquerque, NM 87109, Civil Concrete General Foreman
- Renewable Energy Projects

Are you an experienced Civil Concrete General Foreman with a passion for making a positive impact on the environment? Do you thrive in a dynamic, field-based environment that values safety, quality, and operational excellence? We seek a proven leader to take ownership of civil field operations on utility-scale solar and battery storage projects.

Established in 2014, Gridworks is a leading EPC contractor for utility-scale solar and battery storage projects. Primarily operating across the southwest, we are expanding into other regions. With nearly 2 GW of solar and battery energy storage projects we are well positioned for continued success in the rapidly growing clean energy sector.

The Civil Concrete General Foreman is overall responsible for field operations as they pertain to civil/concrete work on solar and/or BESS installations, directing crews through daily earthwork, operating GPS-guided equipment to achieve design grade, and managing equipment readiness and maintenance schedules. The role requires advanced review of civil drawings and work packages to get ahead of field issues, and maintains a consistent feedback loop to engineering and project management.

• Direct civil crew members in daily earthwork operations including mass grading, cut/fill, subgrade prep, drainage feature installation, and access road construction
• Operate GPS-guided dozer and motor grader to perform rough and finish grading to design grade; verify machine control surface files are current before each shift and coordinate with the survey team on grade checks
• Review civil drawings, grading plans, and daily work packages in advance to identify design, material, or labor issues before they hit the field
• Maintain visibility on truck stock, equipment readiness, and fuel; ensure vehicles are on routine maintenance schedules and conduct routine inspections of storage areas
• Serve as the primary point of contact between the civil crew and the Construction Manager, communicating daily progress, schedule impacts, and resource needs in real time
• Conduct daily tailgate meetings to align the crew on priorities, safety, and work package objectives for the shift
• Monitor daily production targets against project schedule and adjust crew deployment, equipment staging, or sequencing to maintain or recover schedule as conditions require
• Prepare weekly after-action reports documenting field issues to provide a feedback loop to the engineering and project management team
• Direct layout, setup, and adjustment of concrete forms for slabs, footings, walls, and structural pours.
• Verify elevations, dimensions, and alignment prior to pour.
• Oversee rebar placement, concrete placement, and finishing operations to ensure accuracy and quality.

Provides coaching, counseling, and discipline to employees; initiates, coordinates, and enforces systems, policies, and procedures. Directly oversees crew leads and field crew members assigned to civil scopes on solar and BESS projects.

The Civil/Concrete General Foreman will work in a fast-paced and ever-changing field environment. The role is 100% field-based and subject to outdoor elements throughout the workday. Administrative and planning duties are performed on-site in coordination with the Construction Manager and project team.

100% field work. Frequent travel and long-term temporary residence near project sites are a requirement for this position. This position requires the ability and willingness to travel to various locations as required within and outside of New Mexico.